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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 2h
🔴 LIVE now - #EPlenary debate on the rule of law in Malta, nine years after the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia WATCH ⤵️ link.europa.eu/V6Rt74
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 3h
🗳️ 2027 EU budget: focus on transport, energy, research, climate and agriculture MEPs want a 2027 budget that reinforces the EU’s key priorities for the final year of the EU’s current long-term budget cycle. Details ⤵️
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2027 EU budget: focus on transport, energy, research, climate and agriculture | News | European Parliament
MEPs want a 2027 budget that reinforces the EU’s key priorities for the final year of the EU’s current long-term budget cycle.
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 3h
🗳️ Parliament backs storm recovery aid for Portugal, Spain, Italy and Malta On Wednesday, MEPs voted to unlock aid worth €489 million to help the four countries recover following severe storms and flooding earlier this year. Details ⤵️
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Parliament backs storm recovery aid for Portugal, Spain, Italy and Malta | News | European Parliament
On Wednesday, MEPs voted to unlock aid worth €489 million to help the four countries recover following severe storms and flooding earlier this year.
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 3h
🗳️ €1.1m in EU funds to help workers laid off in Finland On Wednesday, the European Parliament voted to unlock funds to help 351 workers who lost their jobs in the Finnish paper industry. Details ⤵️
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€1.1m in EU funds to help workers laid off in Finland | News | European Parliament
On Wednesday, the European Parliament voted to unlock funds to help 351 workers who lost their jobs in the Finnish paper industry.
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 3h
🗳️ Defending the euro from counterfeits: MEPs’ position on the Pericles V programme Parliament has set out its position on the 2028–2034 Pericles V programme, which supports efforts to protect the euro from counterfeiting. Details ⤵️
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Defending the euro from counterfeits: MEPs’ position on the Pericles V programme | News | European Parliament
Parliament has set out its position on the 2028–2034 Pericles V programme, which supports efforts to protect the euro from counterfeiting.
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 3h
🗳️ Parliament refuses discharge to the Council Revisiting a postponed decision, MEPs refused discharge to the Council for its management of the 2024 EU budget. Details ⤵️
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Parliament refuses discharge to the Council | News | European Parliament
Revisiting a postponed decision, MEPs refused discharge to the Council for its management of the 2024 EU budget.
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 9h
🔴 LIVE now - #EPlenary debate on the conclusions of the European Council meeting of 15-16 October 2026 WATCH ⤵️ link.europa.eu/V6Rt74
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 9h
EP TODAY Live coverage of the plenary session can be found on Parliament’s webstreaming site and on EbS. For detailed information on the session, please also see our newsletter. Find more information regarding plenary below ⤵️ 11/END
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 9h
EP TODAY - VOTES (contd.) - guidelines for the employment policies of the member states; and - vocational education and training. 10/
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 9h
EP TODAY - VOTES At noon, MEPs, will vote on - their position on the 2027 EU budget; - protecting the euro against counterfeiting; - the future of Euro-Mediterranean relations; -solidarity funds for Malta, Italy, Portugal and Spain, and globalisation fund aid for Finland; 9/
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 9h
EP TODAY Cutting costs for companies At 13.00, MEPs, Commissioner Piotr Serafin and Timmy Dooley for the Irish Council presidency will debate how to cut costs and unnecessary reporting obligations to ease the burden on EU entrepreneurs. 8/
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 9h
EP TODAY Circular economy From 17.00, MEPs, Commissioner Hoekstra and the Irish Council presidency will debate the upcoming circular economy act that seeks to strengthen Europe’s strategic autonomy, boost competitiveness and make the lives of Europeans more affordable. 7/
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 9h
EP TODAY COP31 priorities At 18.15, MEPs are set to push for faster fossil fuel phase-out, more climate finance, & stronger support for vulnerable countries, in a debate with Cssr Hoekstra & the Irish Council presidency, ahead of the COP31 climate talks. Vote Thursday 6/
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 9h
EP TODAY EU-Canada summit At 19.15, MEPs and Commissioner Jozef Síkela will discuss their expectations for the EU–Canada summit taking place in Montreal on 29-30 October. 5/
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 9h
EP TODAY Winner of the 2026 Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism (contd.) Parliament’s press service is organising a media seminar with the finalists. At 15.00, plenary will debate the rule of law in Malta, nine years after Daphne Caruana Galizia’s assassination. 4/
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 9h
EP TODAY Winner of the 2026 Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism In a ceremony at 18.00, opened by President Roberta Metsola, the winner of the annual Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism will be announced. Ten investigations have been shortlisted. 3/
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 9h
EP TODAY Erasmus+ programme for 2028 to 2034 From 15.45, MEPs and Commission Executive Vice-President Roxana Mînzatu will debate the priorities and budgetary needs of the 2028-2034 Erasmus+ programme. The vote will take place on Thursday. 2/
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 9h
EP TODAY October European Council At 9.00, MEPs will assess the outcome of the 15-16 October European Council meeting, in a debate with Presidents Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa. 1/
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 20/10/2026
🔴 LIVE now - #EPlenary debate on European support to defend the International Criminal Court WATCH ⤵️ link.europa.eu/V6Rt74
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 20/10/2026
🗳️ Boosting high-speed rail to enhance EU cohesion and competitiveness On Tuesday, Parliament endorsed its recommendations for accelerating the development of the EU’s high-speed rail connectivity and improving territorial cohesion. Details ⤵️ www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
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Boosting high-speed rail to enhance EU cohesion and competitiveness | News | European Parliament
On Tuesday, Parliament endorsed its recommendations for accelerating the development of the EU’s high-speed rail connectivity and improving territorial cohesion.
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 20/10/2026
🗳️ Critical Raw Materials: securing Europe’s supply and strategic autonomy The proposed amendments to the CRMA aim to bolster the EU’s strategic autonomy by securing a sustainable and circular supply of critical raw materials. Details ⤵️ www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
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Critical Raw Materials: securing Europe’s supply and strategic autonomy | News | European Parliament
The proposed amendments to the CRMA aim to bolster the EU’s strategic autonomy by securing a sustainable and circular supply of critical raw materials.
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 20/10/2026
🗳️ ‘Right to stay’: Parliament backs stronger cohesion support for EU cities On Tuesday, Parliament adopted a resolution calling for cohesion policy to play a stronger role in addressing cities’ housing shortages, security challenges, climate risks. Details ⤵️ www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
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‘Right to stay’: Parliament backs stronger cohesion support for EU cities | News | European Parliament
On Tuesday, Parliament adopted a resolution calling for cohesion policy to play a stronger role in addressing cities’ housing shortages, security challenges, climate risks.
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 20/10/2026
🔴 LIVE - #EPlenary debate on the 2027 EU Budget WATCH ⤵️ link.europa.eu/V6Rt74
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 20/10/2026
🗳️ MEPs greenlight law to improve legal protection for vulnerable adults On Tuesday, Parliament approved new rules that strengthen the right to autonomy for vulnerable adults who need support making decisions about their medical care or property management. Details ⤵️
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MEPs greenlight law to improve legal protection for vulnerable adults | News | European Parliament
On Tuesday, Parliament approved new rules that strengthen the right to autonomy for vulnerable adults who need support making decisions about their medical care or property management.
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 20/10/2026
🗳️ MEPs endorse better enforcement of passenger rights in the EU On Tuesday, Parliament gave its final green light to updated EU rules to improve the protection and information passengers receive if their travel is disrupted. Details ⤵️
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MEPs endorse better enforcement of passenger rights in the EU | News | European Parliament
On Tuesday, Parliament gave its final green light to updated EU rules to improve the protection and information passengers receive if their travel is disrupted.
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 20/10/2026
🗳️ Posting workers abroad: Parliament green lights new e-declaration system On Tuesday, Parliament gave its approval on a regulation for a single digital declaration portal for companies temporarily sending workers to another EU member state. Details ⤵️ www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
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Posting workers abroad: Parliament green lights new e-declaration system | News | European Parliament
On Tuesday, Parliament gave its approval on a regulation for a single digital declaration portal for companies temporarily sending workers to another EU member state.
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 20/10/2026
🔴 LIVE - #EPlenary debate on the EU–UK summit: renewed ambition for a closer partnership WATCH ⤵️ link.europa.eu/V6Rt74
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 20/10/2026
🔴 LIVE - #EPlenary debate on the escalation of Russian strikes in the EU, particularly on Black Sea shipping, threatening human life, regional stability and food security WATCH ⤵️ link.europa.eu/V6Rt74
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 20/10/2026
EP TODAY Live coverage of the plenary session can be found on Parliament’s webstreaming site and on EbS. For detailed information on the session, please also see our newsletter. Find more information regarding plenary below ⤵️ www.europarl.europa.eu/plenary/en/h... 11/END
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 20/10/2026
EP TODAY - Votes (contd) At noon, MEPs, will vote, among other things, on - measures to protect vulnerable adults in cross-border situations; - a stronger cohesion policy for EU cities; and - action to combat VAT fraud. 10/
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 20/10/2026
EP TODAY - Votes At noon, MEPs, will vote, among other things, on - simplified waste rules for packaging, batteries and textiles; - amendments to the critical raw materials act; - proposals on connecting Europe with high-speed rail; 9/
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 20/10/2026
EP TODAY Competition policy During question time at 15.00, MEPs will quiz Commission Executive Vice-President Teresa Ribera on the EU’s future competition policy, the application of EU competition law and the upcoming revision of the merger guidelines. 8/
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 20/10/2026
EP TODAY 2027 EU budget At 13.00, MEPs will debate their position on the 2027 EU budget with Piotr Serafin and Thomas Byrne for the Irish Council presidency. The vote will take place on Wednesday, after which negotiations with the Council can begin. 7/
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 20/10/2026
EP TODAY Houthi attacks and regional impact MEPs and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas will discuss the escalation of Houthi attacks and their implications for regional security at 17.15. A resolution will be put to a vote on Thursday. 6/
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 20/10/2026
EP TODAY The future of EU-UK relations From 10.30, MEPs will outline their expectations for the upcoming EU-UK summit on 20 November, and their views on the future of EU-UK relations, in a debate with Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič and Thomas Byrne for the Irish Council presidency. 5/
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 20/10/2026
EP TODAY US sanctions on Russia On Tuesday evening, MEPs and the Commission will debate the Trump administration’s waiving of sanctions and tariffs required on Russia under the Graham Act. 4/
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 20/10/2026
EP TODAY Better enforcement of passenger rights At noon, Parliament is expected to give its final green light to updated EU rules to improve passengers’ protection and the information they receive in cases of travel disruption. A press conference will take place after the vote. 3/
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 20/10/2026
EP TODAY EU support for the ICC MEPs will debate EU support for international justice and its response to US sanctions against the ICC at 16.00, with Kaja Kallas and Thomas Byrne for the Irish Council presidency. MEPs have repeatedly criticised the US campaign against the ICC 2/
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 20/10/2026
EP TODAY Russian drone strikes in the EU At 9.00, MEPs will debate Russian drone incursions and strikes on EU territory, most recently on several ships off the Bulgarian and Romanian Black Sea coast, with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas. They will vote on a resolution on Thursday. 1/
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 19/10/2026
🔴 LIVE - #EPlenary Parliament's statements - France, Italy and Belgium: Latest anti-democratic violence by radical far-left groups, implications on public order and the legitimate right to protest WATCH ⤵️ link.europa.eu/V6Rt74
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 19/10/2026
Global Europe: MEPs push for expanded budget to match the EU’s global ambitions MEPs from @afet.europarl.europa.eu & @deve.europarl.europa.eu adopted their position on the EU’s Global Europe Instrument, the EU’s funding mechanism for external action for the period 2028-2034. Details ⬇️
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Global Europe: MEPs push for expanded budget to match the EU’s global ambitions | News | European Parliament
MEPs from the Foreign Affairs and Development Committees adopted their position on the EU’s Global Europe Instrument, the EU’s funding mechanism for external action for the period 2028-2034.
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 19/10/2026
Opening: 19-22 October plenary session European Parliament president Roberta Metsola opened the 19-22 October plenary session in Strasbourg. Details ⤵️
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Opening: 19-22 October plenary session | News | European Parliament
European Parliament president Roberta Metsola opened the 19-22 October plenary session in Strasbourg.
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 19/10/2026
🔴 LIVE shortly - #EPlenary debate on the simplification of waste legislation WATCH ⤵️
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 19/10/2026
🔴 LIVE now - #EPlenary debate on amendments to the Critical Raw Materials Act WATCH ⤵️ link.europa.eu/V6Rt74
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 19/10/2026
🔴 LIVE NOW - #EPlenary opening session WATCH ⤵️ link.europa.eu/V6Rt74
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Development Committee @deve.europarl.europa.eu · 19/10/2026
‼️ COMING UP this evening from 19.15 WATCH - multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstream...
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 19/10/2026
🔴LIVE NOW - last-minute press briefing with EP spokespeople ahead of the #EPlenary in Strasbourg this week WATCH ⤵️ multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstream...
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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 19/10/2026
Last-minute press briefing on the 19-22 October plenary session today at 16.30, in Parliament’s press room and online. Topics: EUCO, Sakharov Prize, Erasmus+ funding, passenger rights, Russian drone strikes, Houthi attacks and Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize among others. 🔗 link.europa.eu/QVYrQj
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 19/10/2026
‼️ COMING UP at 16.30 📺 WATCH ⤵️ multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstream...
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 19/10/2026
EP TODAY Live coverage of the plenary session can be found on Parliament’s webstreaming site and on EbS. For detailed information on the session, please also see our newsletter. Find more information regarding plenary below ⤵️ 8/END
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